25 July 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Peter John Jaban, aktivis dari Sarawak – Mendesak orang Sarawak untuk membuat laporan polis terhadap Ragad
> Wahid Anyie, penduduk Penan dari Long Belok – Shinyang merosakan sekatan Penan sekali lagi
> Encik Lela dari Usahajaya Tukau – Rumah terakhir di kampung telah diruntuhkan oleh Parabena
> Nasir Nash, aktivis Orang Asli dari Kelantan – Memperkuat Keyakinan dalam Pendidikan dan Keselamatan bagi Komuniti Orang Asli
> Jimmy dari Miri – Negeri Berpendapatan Tinggi atau Ketidakpuasan Berpendapatan Tinggi? Meneliti Realiti Sarawak
On Today Show
> Peter John Jaban, activist from Sarawak – Urges Sarawakians to file a police report against Ragad
> Wahid Anyie, Penan resident from Long Belok – Shinyang demolished Penan blockade again
> Mr Lela from Usahajaya Tukau – Last house in village was demolished by Parabena
> Nasir Nash, activist of Orang Asli from Kelantan – Rebuilding Faith in Education and Safety for Indigenous Communities
> Jimmy from Miri – High-Income State or High-Income Discontent? Examining Sarawak's Realities
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Special Randau
> PAS president Hadi Awang today described former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as finally returning “to the fold of his struggles” after joining hands with Perikatan Nasional (PN) recently.
> MACC is expected to question a former cabinet minister to facilitate investigations into the arrest of two businesspersons renowned for distributing Indian movies and bringing in artistes from India to perform in Malaysia.
> Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has issued a warning against "making up stories" surrounding police's actions on individuals suspected of insulting the royal institution.
> Police have recorded 12 statements as part of their ongoing investigations on two improvised explosive devices found under lawyer-activist Siti Kasim's car last week.
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Peter John Jaban, activist from Sarawak
*Urges Sarawakians to file a police report against Ragad*
When thousands of Sarawakians gather at Padang Merdeka in Kuching (On Saturday 22 July 2023), to celebrate "Sarawak Day" or Sarawak's 60th independence day. Peter John and fellow activists staged a peaceful protest against the granting of citizenship to Ragad Kurdi Taib. Wife of TYT Sarawak-Taib Mahmud. Ragad and his two children were given Malaysian citizenship with Sarawak (Melanau) native status. In the meantime, there are many people of Sarawak origin who are still waiting for years to get citizenship and until now they have not been given citizenship. The express granting of citizenship to Ragad and his 2 children - very sad, plus they were given Sarawak native status. With such a status, Ragad has the privilege of owning and buying the land of Sarawak natives and Peter John is worried that one day this land in Sarawak will be owned and monopolized by rich people from Labenon State. I don't object to him being given normal citizenship like any other foreigner. But being given special treatment with Sarawak native status is outrageous.
The absence of TYT Taib in the celebration of 60 years of Sarawak independence - last weekend. It seems to confirm the news that TVT Taib is in poor health. However, Peter insisted that the Sarawak government is more than ready to deal with Taib's absence. Of course the Sarawak government has a candidate to replace Taib as TYT. Peter described Taib's administration for 33 years as an administration of iron nails. Many of the original people's rights were taken away, Taib's position was used to enrich his family and cronies. So much so that Taib became one of the richest people in Malaysia. If PMX is hunting Tun Daim and Tun Mahathir for getting rich by misusing power. So Taib should also be PMX Anwar's priority - Said Peter John. Peter john Believe in the absence and departure of Taib from the political map of Sarawak. The situation will be more conducive for the people of Sarawak. Peter reiterated his warning that the people of Sarawak are facing a subtle threat that undermines their rights as Sarawakian natives. Therefore, he urged the people of Sarawak to file a police report against Ragad to stop the wrong practices that have been done all this time. Peter is satisfied with the granting of a public holiday on July 22 every year - his struggle demands that "Sarawak Day" be made a public holiday since 2013.
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Wahid Anyie, Penan resident from Long Belok
*Shinyang demolished Penan blockade again*
The Penan blockade at Long Belok and Long Sanyan was demolished by Shin Yang for the second time on 19.7.2023. Not only was Shin Yang not allowed to log in the reserve forest for the lives of the Penan people, but for many years ago Shin Yang cheated the Penan people in these two villages. Shin Yang cut and felled many logs. But little is reported and little commission is paid to the Penan people. The Penan people forbade Shin Yang Kejin Camp from continuing to cheat like this and asked for the logging to stop before any decision is reached.
In addition, Wahid Anyie is not satisfied with the treatment provided by Shin Yang to logging workers who are sick or have an accident. The sick worker should be under Shin Yang's responsibility. But often Shin Yang does not want to finance the treatment costs of Penan workers who work with Shin Yang. Wahid and his friends will go to meet the assistant district officer in Long Bedian next Monday to find a solution to their problem.
For now, Wahid and his friends will continue to set up a blockade once again.
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Mr Lela from Usahajaya Tukau
*Last house in village was demolished by Parabena*
The last house in the traditional village of Usahajaya Tukau, owned by Mr. Lela, who had been living there for over 20 years, was demolished and only compensated with 3,000 MYR by Parabena. According to Mr. Lela, he was allowed to temporarily reside on Parabena's land until all the victims were given plots of land under the Resettlement Placement Scheme (SPS).
Mr. Lela is disappointed with the actions of the Land and Survey department, as he feels they do not respect the livelihood of the community in the traditional village. For him, only the Land and Survey department knows the future plans for each area in Tukau. He questions why there was a 24-hour electricity connection project given to land that will be taken away from the people. Mr. Lela requests that the government pay more attention to the issues faced by the people.
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Nasir Nash, activist of Orang Asli from Kelantan
*Rebuilding Faith in Education and Safety for Indigenous Communities*
Seven years ago, a tragic incident occurred at SK Pos Tohoi, where 5 out of 7 primary school students lost their lives. The devastating event continues to haunt the parents and students, leaving them traumatized to this day. Recently, there was a bit of relief as the court ordered the government to compensate the 7 affected families with a total of RM1.4 million, which also covers the case management.
However, the incident had a profound impact on the surrounding communities, leading to a loss of confidence in the school's management and security. The parents perceive it as mistreatment towards their children. Compounding the issue is the school's remote location, making it challenging for some communities to monitor their young children closely, relying heavily on the teachers.
Although some improvements were made after the incident, such as upgrading the school facilities, including fences, classrooms, and hostels, concerns about the overall school conditions and loose security remain.
As the upcoming 6 States election approaches, the Orang Asli community is closely observing three main factors. Firstly, historically, the Orang Asli has been known as diehard voters of BN (Barisan Nasional). Secondly, they consider the influence of the state government, with the current federal government being popular. Finally, they are evaluating the commitment and promises of the candidates vying for their support.
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Jimmy from Miri
*High-Income State or High-Income Discontent? Examining Sarawak's Realities*
Jimmy shares his views on Sarawak's high-income state status. According to Jimmy, the government only targets the interests of the privileged and projects benefiting cronies. He believes that a significant number of Sarawakians still earn low wages, making it difficult for them to support their families' expenses until the end of the month. The government seems to care only when other countries' data portrays Sarawak as developed, but this progress is primarily concentrated in urban centers, leaving the rural areas far behind and not befitting a high-income state. Jimmy questions whether wastage, abuse of power, corruption, and land seizures from the people are what constitute being considered a high-income state. He believes the government should take action to return the rights to the people and support them in developing their lands instead of favoring large corporations. If Sarawak is truly a high-income state, then it's time for the government to provide opportunities for the people to progress together and move forward.